Tuesday, November 25, 2008

3 Videos

Video #1
There's nothing Nolan loves more than seeing himself on the television, so Brian set up the camera so he could watch himself, live-action style. Here he is, dancing, and trying to fake the camera out:




Video #2
Here's the boy blowing an excessive amount of kisses:




Video #3
Evidence of his diva-like behavior:

3 Pictures

Apropos of nothing, here are three shots:


Nolan models "Th-Uggs"--thigh-high Uggs for toddlers.


"Got my glasses, keys...heading out."


Festivus for the rest of us: Nolan performs feats of strength.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Cousins





...are doin' it for themselves!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Scenes From Florida, Part III: Beach Edition

One of the things I'll remember most about our Florida trip is our day at the beach. It was a gorgeous beach--a private beach for the members of the community that Nolan's Mimi and Papa belong to. The sand was white, the water warm...probably what most Gulf Coast beaches look like in Florida, but unlike any I've encountered on California's Pacific coast. There were shells all over the place, shells the little girl in me couldn't help but sift through and gather to take with me. Of course, Nolan couldn't have cared less about them--boys *sigh*! Consequently, now that I've brought them back home, I'm not quite sure what to do with them...too pretty to throw away, and they're the best kind of souvenir (free!), but I'm not sure I've got enough design sensibility to show them off in the appropriate way. Anyhoo...

Pictures, you say? WELL WHADDYA KNOW, I HAVE A FEW RIGHT HERE!


This beach was on an island and required a short boat ride to get there. Score! Check that one off of Nolan's life to-do list (what, isn't "boat ride to private beach" on everyone's to-do list?)


I also became enamored with the clouds in Florida while I was there. Because the clouds? So fluffy! So perfect! And yes! They do taste just like cotton candy!


Mimi and Papa in their natural habitat--a boat. (GO OBAMA! WOO!)


There were beach chairs and umbrellas there for our use. Livin' large....also, CLOUDS! I LUV U!!!


Nolan and Brian on the pathway back to the boat. A good time was had by all. Also, did I mention the clouds? OMG I LOVES U MARRY ME!!!!


HCW, Uncle C, and Papa look yonder on the boat ride home. Sidenote: We saw dolphins swimming in our wake on the way there! It was very cool--dolphins are so cute and cuddly...well, maybe more slimy than cuddly. But, seriously, who doesn't love dolphins? I don't think anyone. (GO OBAMA! WOO!)


One more shot of the lovely beach for good measure. I think that's Papa strolling out there in the white t-shirt, with Uncle C and HCW playing in the water just beyond him. The waves (the few that rolled in) were very small, so everyone, including Nolan, was able to swim with the fishies. Word has it that the fish there like to snack on moles on your back--oh yes, you read that right--but that's a story for Uncle C to tell *shudder*


Papa, looking dapper at the bow of the boat. HE'S THE KING OF THE WO....alright, I won't go there. Admit it, though, everyone thinks it at the front of any boat. Don't try to deny it. (nom nom nom CLOUDS) (GO OBAMA! WOOOO!)

And last, but not least, a video. At one point, Nolan was rolling around on the shore like he was Tyra at a Sports Illustrated cover shoot. But of course, as soon as we grabbed the camera, he stopped. Anyway, here's the resulting (boring) video:



It was a perfect end to a lovely trip. I hope we'll be able to visit again, and often, so that Nolan can have happy memories of spending time with his family there. THANK YOU MIMI AND PAPA!!

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Halloween 2008

This year, we were lucky enough to be invited to a Halloween party at our friends, the Danzigs, house. They have two kids, and their second, daughter M, had the same due date as Nolan and are weeks apart in age. There were a gaggle of children running about their house, and when they all went trick or treating, we went along. Nolan didn't quite understand what was going on, but because there were so many kids in our group, he just followed and scored some candy. And where's that candy all going to go? IN MAH BELLY, of course. (Nolan doesn't yet know what candy is, so if he's not asking for it, I ain't givin' it!)

Have a look-see at the photos....


Dressed as Johnny from Karate Kid.


Halloween or rave?


Trick or treating, action shot.


Glowstick action.


Don't mess with this gang of toddlers. They will cut you for candy.


We only accept candy from Obama-friendly homes.

The Drukers were also there with the ever-adorable Oscar. Though I wasn't able to get any good photos of him myself, I'm sure you'll be able to find photos here. He had the sweetest Dino costume hand-made by his Grandma Laura. Mimi and Halmoni? The pressure is on ladies. Halloween 2009 is only a short 364 days away....

Next up: Scenes from Florida, Part III: Beach Edition